6 New House Slippers That Would Make Great Gifts

For a few seasons now,Parachutehas made slippers to round out its collection of bath linens, which includebathrobesandtowels(both longtime Strategist favorites). TheClassic Turkish Cotton Slippersare the brand’s mainstay. They’re 100 percent cotton terry cloth, the same material as the brand’s bathrobes, making them “rather absorbent, like putting your feet on a nice, fluffy bath mat and then walking around with that sensation,” says writerKatherine Gillespie. “It’s pleasant!” These aren’t the warmest slippers, she says, but all in all, “it’s nice to own this sort of slipper because it makes you feel like your house is a spa.” A word on sizing: Parachute’s extremely simple design is unisex and runs a little large; Gillespie wears a woman’s 7 and says an extra small would have been best.

“I’d usually switch from house slippers to my Crocs for quick trips down to my apartment building’s lobby, but these seem sturdy enough for outside wear,” says writerErin Schwartzof the thick EVA sole onL’Essentielslippers from the New York–based start-upBrunch, which is run by two brothers. The brand launched two years ago and sells its hotel-inspired shoes in terry cloth and corduroy. WriterKitty Guoagrees with Schwartz: “I wouldn’t hesitate to run out to grab the mail or evenwalkthe dog in these.” Besides the durable sole, both writers call Brunch’s slippers warm but not stuffy and supportive but not orthopedic.

Naadam’s line of sustainablecashmereextends to footwear, specifically these Lemaire-like house slippers. “I found these to be the coziest of the bunch,” says Guo, who tested two other pairs but thought thecashmere-woolblend on Nadaam’s made them particularly toasty. Guo notes that the slim silhouette on these provided the least support, likely because of the absence of a “lip” around the heel, and that she wouldn’t wear them outside, as she might withBrunch’s L’Essentiel slippers. “These are soft and pliable and bend with your foot, almost like a ballet slipper,” Guo says, “and my heels would slide around as I walked.”

“On some days, when I’ve really worked my foot muscles (climbing or surfing), a too-plush cushioned slipper means my feet have to work a bit harder to flex and walk around even when it’s time to relax,” says writerJeremy Rellosa. “So I like how the merino slippers had just the right amount of firmness to the soles.”Rothy’s slippers are lined with merino wool (though Rellosa still recommends pairing these with asockwhen it’s really cold) and are made from the brand’s signature repurposed-plastic-bottle thread.

The newest of the newcomers,Lenysvelour slipperscome in four jewel-toned colors and are almost more of aloaferthan a typical house slipper. According to its website, these house shoes are made in Italy “for the relaxed lounger” to “make your feet feel fancy.” “They feel very fancy on my feet,” confirms writerTembe Denton-Hurst, “and have an almost slimming effect.” While Lenys is a particularly attractive house shoe that’s ideal to wear whilehostingat home, Denton-Hurst noticed that these slippers — which have a half-leather, half-velvet insole — aren’t as immediately cozy as some others on this list. “It takes at least 30 minutes or so before I’m aware that my feet feel warm.”

Lussolaunched in 2021 after its founders saw a photo ofJustin Bieber wearing slippers from the Four Seasons in Soho; they decided to make a stylish house shoe that’s durable enough to wear to the dog park or out for coffee. Guo tested the sporty-lookingPelliand found it to be “a bit less warm than theBrunchandNaadamslippers, I suspect because of the material.” The upper is made from waffle-knit recycled bamboo stretched over perforated memory foam, promoting air circulation and making them ideal for people with sweaty feet but less so for those whose toes get cold. “The comfort of these slippers, however, was unmatched,” Guo says. For its footbed, Lusso uses something called “Triple Stack Technology,” consisting of three layers of foam. “It really did feel like walking on a cloud,” Guo says. “Or, less fancifully, a firmmattress.”